Virginia § 64.2-317 - Disposition upon death
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 64.2-317 — Disposition upon death, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 64.2-317. Disposition upon death
Upon death of a married person, one-half of the property to which this article applies is the property of the surviving spouse and is not subject to testamentary disposition by the decedent or distribution under the laws of intestate succession of the Commonwealth. One-half of that property is the property of the decedent and is subject to testamentary disposition or distribution under the laws of intestate succession of the Commonwealth. With respect to property to which this article applies, the decedent's one-half of the property is not subject to the surviving spouse's right to an elective share under § 64.2-302 or Article 1.1 (§ 64.2-308.1 et seq.), as applicable.
1982, c. 456, § 64.1-199; 1990, c. 831; 2012, c. 614; 2016, cc. 187, 269.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 64.2-317
What does Code of Virginia § 64.2-317 cover?
Section 64.2-317 ("Disposition upon death") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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